Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet
Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet is a delectable dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich, buttery garlic sauce, making it perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience, delivering restaurant-quality flavors in just 30 minutes. The vibrant colors and aromas ensure that this meal will impress your family and friends while being easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat until bubbly.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer; cook for 3-4 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; stir to coat shrimp evenly.
- Remove from heat; squeeze lemon juice over shrimp and add parsley. Stir well before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine during cooking or swapping out shrimp for scallops or chicken. Serve over rice or pasta for a complete meal.